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Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Wiliam Timothy Barnett
Dec 31, 2023
William “Bill” T. Barnett of Bethlehem died December 31, 2023. William was born in Bethlehem, PA, the second of seven children, born to Timothy and Emily (Mullen) Barnett. He graduated from the former Bethlehem Business School where he completed the accounting/finance program.
He was an auditor/accountant for the Philadelphia, Bethlehem and New England Railroad (PB&NE), a subsidiary of the former Bethlehem...
Manuel Ruiz, Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
Manuel Ruiz, Jr., 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
Born on June 15, 1936, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Manuel Ruiz, Sr. and Mary Helen (Ladick) Ruiz.
Manuel proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed watching sports and doing word search puzzles.
In addition to his parents, he...
Agustin Santa
Dec 30, 2023
Agustin “Gus” Santa, 57, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born on July 30, 1966, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Ludin Santa.
Agustin “Gus” Santa was a proud Navy Veteran who served from 1984-1988. He received the status of Petty Officer 2nd Class before his honorable...
Michael G. Novrosky
Dec 29, 2023
Michael G. Novrosky, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2023.
Born on May 1, 1948, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary A. (Kilpatrick) Novrosky.
Michael graduated from Liberty High School. He was a proud Marine veteran and served our country in Vietnam. Mike was a police officer for the Bethlehem Police Department...
Charles E. Kovacs
Dec 26, 2023
Charles E. Kovacs, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1947, in Bethlehem to the late Frank and Helen (Toth) Kovacs.
Charles will be lovingly remembered as a kind, simple, and patient man. He had a great passion for sports, especially baseball. Charles attended as many sporting events as he was able, and...
Richard Trapp, Sr.
Dec 24, 2023
Richard Trapp Sr., 81, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday December 24, 2023, at his home. He was born in New York, NY, the son of the late William and Mary (Schaller) Trapp. He was the husband of Berlina (Abunda) Trapp. They were married for 13 years this past October 23rd. Richard served his country in the US Navy...
John Patrick Petraglia, Sr.
Dec 23, 2023
John Patrick Petraglia, Sr., formerly of Bethlehem, PA died on Saturday, December 23, 2023, just 7 days short of his 95th birthday at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Greensboro, NC. Born on December 30, 1928 in Nazareth, PA, he was the son of the late Pietro and Maria Petraglia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Check Petraglia...
Judy Ann Kane
Dec 23, 2023
Judy Ann (Mertz) Kane, 68, of Lehighton, passed away peacefully at home on, December 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. After living the gift of a 2012 double lung transplant to the fullest, she showed her characteristic strength and courage through the final days of her two-year battle with organ transplant rejection.
Born on December 14, 1955, in Lehighton, she was...
Joseph R. Haas
Dec 22, 2023
Joseph R. Haas, 86, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Born on August 17, 1937, the son of the late Cecilia (Graf) and Joseph J. Haas, Jr. He was the loving husband of Roberta R. (Burkit) Haas.
Joseph proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Before enjoying retirement, Joseph worked at Western Electric/AT&T...
Carmen Lydia Rodriguez
Dec 20, 2023
Surrounded by her loving family, Carmen Lydia Rodriguez, 89, passed away on December 20, 2023, at her Bethlehem Twp. home. She was the wife of the late Juan “Nalin” M. Rodriguez who died February 21, 2017. Carmen was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on April 26, 1934, to the late Juan and Anicasia (Rivera) Trinidad. After moving to Bethlehem, she...
Michael A. Smith
Dec 20, 2023
Michael A. Smith, 65, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Quakertown Center. He was born in Fountain Hill on June 22, 1958, to the late Frederick R., Sr. and Irene P. (Divok) Smith. Mike worked as a Truck Driver for Casilio Concrete, Bethlehem for 10 years until his illness. He was a Honorary Life Member of...
Stella Gonda
Dec 18, 2023
Stella Gonda, 101…and a half, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023. She was born May 20, 1922, in Bethlehem, PA, the daughter of the late Carl and Erma Kosman. She was the devoted wife of 65 years to the late Joseph Gonda.
Stella was a loyal, hardworking, sassy, and sociable woman. She enjoyed playing bingo, going out to eat, and...
Everett Delroy Fredericks
Dec 17, 2023
Everett/Delroy Fredericks, passed away on December 17, 2023, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, just eight days shy of his 62nd birthday. Born on Christmas Day in 1961, in Easton, Pennsylvania, Everett/Delroy was a beacon of kindness and joy to all who knew him.
Everett/Delroy was a proud graduate of Easton High School. He was passionate about working with the Lifepath Workshop, where he...
Josephine D. Benny
Dec 16, 2023
Josephine D. (Perioli) Benny, who celebrated her 99th birthday a week before, passed peacefully in her sleep into the arms of our Lord on December 16th, 2023.
Josephine is survived by three grandsons, four great granddaughters, six nieces, three nephews, and two wonderful long-time friends and their families.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mario (Morris) J. Benny, her son...
Orlando A. Aso
Dec 15, 2023
Orlando A. Aso, Sr., MD, 86, of Bethlehem Township, died Friday, December 15, 2023 in his home. Born in Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines he was the son of the late Mariano and Ignacia (Anoos) Aso. He was married to Linda (Balagon) Aso for 31 years until her death on August 9, 2002.
Orlando went to medical school at the University of...
Lamar C. Mertz, Sr.
Dec 14, 2023
LaMar C. Mertz, Sr., 91, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Weissport, PA on March 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Ruth (German) and Clinton Mertz. He was the loving husband of the late Althea (Berger) Mertz.
LaMar loved sports, especially the New York Yankees. He spent time in training camp with...
James J. Fischer
Dec 14, 2023
James J. “Jim” Fischer, 72, of Bethlehem, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, PA passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Born on August 14, 1951, in Bethlehem, he was the son of Donald and Elizabeth Fischer.
A graduate of Liberty High School and Robert Morris College, Jim served in the Navy and upon being honorably discharged, worked for Mac Trucks and the U.S....
William Michael Koons, Sr.
Dec 13, 2023
William Michael Koons, Sr., 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at St. Luke’s Ft. Hill.
Born on April 19, 1935, in Kingston, PA, he was the son of the late Fred A. and Loretta (Mulhern) Koons.
Bill graduated from Liberty High School. Following high school, he joined the military and served our country in the United States Army....
Lennart E. Swenson
Dec 13, 2023
Lennart E. Swenson, 72, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Born on January 22, 1951 raised in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Betty I. (Newhard) and Kaj Swenson.
Lennart spent his career traveling the country working as an iron worker.
Services will be held privately.
Theresa Rose D'Emilio
Dec 12, 2023
Theresa Rose D’Emilio, 84, of Allentown passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Born on March 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Pilzer) and James McGee. She was the loving wife of Patrick J. D’Emilio, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage.
Theresa was a manager at AMPM mini market for many years. She enjoyed...
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